One could say that Leonid Feodorov died a martyr because he had two strongly held but unpopular beliefs. He believed that: 1) there is a God, and 2) the Church that Christ founded is the […]
On February 28, there are nine individuals or groups listed in the Martyrologium Romanum, the Catholic Church’s official calendar of saints and blesseds. One of those entries is for an almost forgotten group of martyrs […]
When Aloysius Stepinac was brought into court on September 30, 1946, everyone knew it was a mere show trial. Granted, there were many well-deserved trials of suspected war criminals after World War II. Granted, some […]
How many people have died as a result of Communism? The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation makes the bold statement on the front page of their web site that 100 million human beings have been […]
How did you get your name? You may have earned a title, such as Doctor, through your own hard work and perseverance. You may have legally changed your name if you’re a married woman. You […]
Saint Peter Canisius, SJ (1521-1597) was a Dutch priest who lived in the sixteenth century and was one of the first members of the Jesuit order. He lived a blameless and holy personal life, preached […]
Why did Michelangelo paint seven Old Testament prophets in the Sistine Chapel? Because Jewish prophets such as Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Jeremiah are important figures both in the Jewish faith and to Christians. The Catholic Church […]
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph may be the first Holy Family in the history of the Church, but they are far from the last. Other married Catholics have also demonstrated that the daily difficulties, tedium, and […]
I will go anywhere and do anything in order to communicate the love of Jesus to those who do not know him or have forgotten Him. — Quotation popularly attributed to Saint Frances Cabrini What […]
On All Saints’ Day, the Church invites us to remember every man, woman, and child who has entered Heaven before us, not just those who have been granted the title of “saint” or “blessed”. Surely […]
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